GIS jobs are varied and are found within nearly all industries and sectors from government and defense to business and education. (Check out Esri's Industries Gateway to learn about the many opportunities in GIS.)

Outlook is Promising

Not only are the career opportunities numerous, but the field is predicted to grow considerably.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment of surveyors, cartographers, photogrammetrists, and surveying and mapping technicians is expected to grow 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing demand for fast, accurate, and complete geographic information will be the main source of job growth.